Paralegal Specialist ; PCN

Paralegal Specialist 1 (PCN 03-1293)

Position Overview:

Supervise a team of paralegals in the Office of Special Prosecutions, support community members and victims impacted by crime, and assist prosecutors in navigating cases through the criminal justice system. Responsibilities include providing case updates, informing clients of available resources, building relationships with law enforcement, courts, and victim advocates, and preparing for hearings and trials.

Our mission is to seek justice, promote public safety, and respect the laws and constitutional rights of all parties by providing prompt, effective, and compassionate prosecution while holding offenders accountable and protecting victim and accused rights.

• You will have an opportunity to provide a leadership role to the division paralegal staff located in the Office of Special Prosecutions, engage with the court, prepare for hearings and trials, and provide vital support to everyone involved.
• You can make a difference in someone’s life and take pride in knowing that you have assisted members of your community. The work you will be part of will have a direct impact on promoting safe and secure communities throughout.
• You can expect a 40‑hour work week; 12 paid holidays; personal leave accrual starting at 6 hours per pay period (about 21 days annually) and increasing with years of service. The general office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM but there is flexibility in establishing your regular hours around core business hours.

In our office, you will be a team leader and work in one or more areas of law while remotely supervising paralegals in the Office of Special Prosecution. The office environment is friendly, fast‑paced, and never boring. The work will require minimal travel.

This position is located at 310 K Street, Ste 701, Anchorage, AK 99501. The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. You will supervise 5 paralegals, work with 19 attorneys, and 6 support staff located in the Office of Special Prosecutions.

• Attention to Detail:
  Thorough with a conscientious approach to task completion.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Friendly, courteous, empathetic, and capable of maintaining effective relationships with diverse individuals, including those who are hostile or distressed.
• Reading Comprehension:
  Understands and interprets written material and applies it to specific situations.
• Written Communication:
  Communicates clearly, concisely, organized, and convincingly to the intended audience.

PI01C1 – Paralegal Specialist
1. Minimum required competencies include:

• Law:
  Knowledge of state and federal laws, court procedures, regulations, guidelines, precedents, evidence admissibility, case preparation, and settlement practices.
• Compliance:
  Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring program compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Leadership:
  Ability to influence, motivate, and challenge others while adapting leadership styles to varied situations.
• Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence:
  Understanding of legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal documents, regulations, agency rules, and governmental functions.
• Technical Credibility:
  Applies principles and procedures related to specialized legal expertise appropriately.

Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By:
Post‑secondary or vocational education in a legal, paralegal, criminal justice, or similar field, or progressively responsible experience in legal, law enforcement, legislative, or social service environments.

• This recruitment is for Alaska residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska residency requirements.
• If selected for an interview, applicants must provide:
  • Educational transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
  • A list of three professional references with daytime telephone and email addresses; one must be a current or former supervisor.
  • Last two performance evaluations or supervisory letters of recommendation if evaluations are unavailable.

The State of Alaska complies with…